Re:Apple's requirements are about to hit creators and fans o...
by johnnyanmac on Monday August 12, 2024 @10:08PM
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> Wait, Steam charges more?
Yes, and no? It's funny because steam works the opposite way. They charge 30% but reduce the cut if the publishers makes over $X million a year (I think it's 25, but I can be wrong). Apple charges 15% if you're under 1m/year or 30% otherwise.
but yes, Steam was another early adopter of digital commerce and is leveraging its (slightly illogical, IMO) network effects.
Yes, and no? It's funny because steam works the opposite way. They charge 30% but reduce the cut if the publishers makes over $X million a year (I think it's 25, but I can be wrong). Apple charges 15% if you're under 1m/year or 30% otherwise.
but yes, Steam was another early adopter of digital commerce and is leveraging its (slightly illogical, IMO) network effects.